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Webster 1913 Edition


Gymnastic

Gym-nas′tic

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Noun.
A gymnast.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Gymnastic

GYMNASTIC

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Adj.
[L. gymnasticus; Gr. to exercise, from naked; the ancients being naked in their exercises.]
Pertaining to athletic exercises of the body, intended for health, defense or diversion, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin or the hoop, playing with balls, &c. The modern gymnastic exercises are intended chiefly for the preservation and promotion of health.

GYMNASTIC

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Noun.
Athletic exercise.